"The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is troubled by the reports of food aid being denied to Hindus and Christians amid the spread of COVID-19 in Pakistan. "These actions are simply reprehensible," stated USCIRF Commissioner Anurima Bhargava. "As COVID-19 continues to spread, vulnerable communities within Pakistan are fighting hunger and to keep their families safe and healthy. Food aid must not be denied because of one's faith. We urge the Pakistani government to ensure that food aid from distributing organizations is shared equally with Hindus, Christians, and other religions minorities." In Karachi, for example, there have been reports that the , a non-government organization established to assist the homeless and seasonal workers, has been refusing food assistance to Hindus and Christians, arguing that the aid is reserved for Muslims alone."
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(USCIRF), 14 April 2020, "USCIRF Troubled by Denial of Food Aid to Pakistani Hindus and Christians", quoted in "Denial of food to Hindus, Christians in Pakistan 'reprehensible': US government" by Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury, '
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